C70 S70 V70 Parts: - Ignition Leads

richmac · Sep 15th, 2021, 13:27

Hi,

Could I ask for some expert advice, please?

I'm just finishing a Stage 0 on my 97/98 V70 2.5T, 170,000mile.

I've changed the distributor and rotor but not the leads as the resistance is good and the car is running well (all were/are the original parts still!). I'd like to do the leads anyway, however, or at least have a set ready.

Does anyone know which aftermarket leads best match the Volvo originals that the dealers can't get hold of any more?

I can't find the cheaper Bougicords that shops such as PFV and Mister Auto normally stock at the moment so I'm looking at Magnecore (KV85 and Bosch (I believe the W232 although that's not clear). Are these 2 good options or are there other good sets out there, (or does someone have a stash of Bougicords?).

Thanks.

SteveSarre · Sep 15th, 2021, 20:43

Hi richmac

As far as I know
https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/ has them for £42.89 + £8.02 for standard delivery.

https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...oducts_id=2582

HTH
Steve

SteveSarre · Sep 15th, 2021, 20:49

Ah,

Is yours 4 valves per cylinder or 2?

Steve

duke1 · Sep 15th, 2021, 22:46

hi i used a set from lucas they are working fine a year later and not expensive,the bougicord ones are made under license in china now and cost twice as much to buy,good luck

richmac · Sep 16th, 2021, 09:54

Thanks. I have the 2.5T 20 valve. The chaps at PFV ony have the 10 valve leads and don't know when they'll be able to get the Bougi 20s. I'll have a look at Lucas.

Rich.

SteveSarre · Sep 16th, 2021, 14:16

Hi Richmac

I do have a couple of sets of Bougicord 6469 (BNIB 6 leads, made in France).

I am not 100% of what they fit. I think I have used them in both 1998 2.4 non turbo 10V and 1998 2.3T but I don't know what the differences are between the 10v and the 20v sets.

They are like this
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bougicord/10074897

If you want one let me know. Probably around the £125 mark including postage, but you have to do the checking to be sure they are appropriate for your needs.

HTH
Steve

JohnM 855 T5R · Sep 17th, 2021, 09:20

Magnecor leads every time. Expensive at around £120 but they are outstandingly reliable. I've used them for many years on a number of Volvos. When I junked the standard leads (there was nothing wrong with them by the way) on my T5-R last year and put Magnecor leads on, my idle speed increased by 50 - 70 r.p.m., the idle became very smooth and most importantly, the emissions improved.
The set on my old C70 T5 coupe were still going strong after 20 years and 350,000 miles. (I also used them on my TVR Griffith 5.0 and Cerbera 4.5 to great effect).

You get what you pay for.

John

richmac · Sep 22nd, 2021, 16:45

Thanks all. I've finally found some Bougis at the right price so the quest is over.

End of thread.

Sep 15th, 2021, 13:27	#1
richmac Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:14 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bath	Ignition Leads Hi, Could I ask for some expert advice, please? I'm just finishing a Stage 0 on my 97/98 V70 2.5T, 170,000mile. I've changed the distributor and rotor but not the leads as the resistance is good and the car is running well (all were/are the original parts still!). I'd like to do the leads anyway, however, or at least have a set ready. Does anyone know which aftermarket leads best match the Volvo originals that the dealers can't get hold of any more? I can't find the cheaper Bougicords that shops such as PFV and Mister Auto normally stock at the moment so I'm looking at Magnecore (KV85 and Bosch (I believe the W232 although that's not clear). Are these 2 good options or are there other good sets out there, (or does someone have a stash of Bougicords?). Thanks.

Sep 15th, 2021, 20:43	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi richmac As far as I know https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/ has them for £42.89 + £8.02 for standard delivery. https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...oducts_id=2582 HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Sep 15th, 2021, 20:49	#3
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Ah, Is yours 4 valves per cylinder or 2? Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Sep 15th, 2021, 22:46	#4
duke1 mad mechanic Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 20:46 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: horsham	hi i used a set from lucas they are working fine a year later and not expensive,the bougicord ones are made under license in china now and cost twice as much to buy,good luck __________________ volvo 850s estate 2.4 petrol manual 1994

Sep 16th, 2021, 14:16	#6
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Richmac I do have a couple of sets of Bougicord 6469 (BNIB 6 leads, made in France). I am not 100% of what they fit. I think I have used them in both 1998 2.4 non turbo 10V and 1998 2.3T but I don't know what the differences are between the 10v and the 20v sets. They are like this https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bougicord/10074897 If you want one let me know. Probably around the £125 mark including postage, but you have to do the checking to be sure they are appropriate for your needs. HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Sep 16th, 2021, 09:54	#5
richmac Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:14 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bath	Thanks. I have the 2.5T 20 valve. The chaps at PFV ony have the 10 valve leads and don't know when they'll be able to get the Bougi 20s. I'll have a look at Lucas. Rich.

Sep 17th, 2021, 09:20	#7
JohnM 855 T5R VOC Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2023 10:58 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Tittensor	Magnecor leads every time. Expensive at around £120 but they are outstandingly reliable. I've used them for many years on a number of Volvos. When I junked the standard leads (there was nothing wrong with them by the way) on my T5-R last year and put Magnecor leads on, my idle speed increased by 50 - 70 r.p.m., the idle became very smooth and most importantly, the emissions improved. The set on my old C70 T5 coupe were still going strong after 20 years and 350,000 miles. (I also used them on my TVR Griffith 5.0 and Cerbera 4.5 to great effect). You get what you pay for. John __________________ Past : 96 855 T5 CD ruby red, 98 C70GT T5 coupe Saffron, 04 C70GT T5 convertible Navy Present : 95 855 T5R Gul Yellow 08 C30SE Lux T5 Polestar 11 C70 Solstice T5 Polestar 19 XC40 T5 R-Design Polestar

Sep 22nd, 2021, 16:45	#8
richmac Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:14 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bath	Thanks all. I've finally found some Bougis at the right price so the quest is over. End of thread.

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